A STEADY SEPTEMBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board announced a reported 7,825 sales in September 2019 which represented a strong annual growth of 22 per cent compared to 2018. Although the sales still don’t surmount the sales reported in September 2016, the Toronto Real Estate Market is definitely heating up. As a result of the inevitable seasonal adjustment, […]
5 WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR WINTER
Now that summer has come to a close and the days begin to get cooler, the Canadian winter is inevitably heading our way. As we mentally prepare ourselves for the snowy months ahead it’s important that our homes are also prepared. Here are our 5 tips for making sure your home is prepared for winter! […]
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN TORONTO THIS FALL 2019
Bring on the sweater weather, colourful leaves and pumpkin-spiced everything! Torontonians love the fall, but we all know it comes and goes in a flash, so we need to make the most of it while it’s here. When we think of ‘fall in Toronto’, we might not think of charming pumpkin patches and picturesque orchards, […]
THE TOP 6 PATIOS IN YORKVILLE
Summer may have come and gone in a flash, but patio season is still in full swing! If you’re looking for a great patio to enjoy a drink and some delicious food on your lunch hour with collogues, happy hour with friends after work or evening date night with that special someone then Toronto’s ultra-chic […]
GIVE YOURSELF A FRONT YARD FACELIFT!
Are your patio and driveway beginning to look a bit tired? Perhaps it’s time to replace that well-served driveway or create a patio or walk-out area at ground level. Before you begin, you could be well-served by investigating your options prior to settling on the traditional surface material, such as asphalt or concrete slabs. There […]
A TIGHT JULY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board announced a reported number of 8,595 sales in July 2019. This result demonstrated a significant increase of 24.3 per cent in sales compared to July 2018. Sales were up 5.1 per cent on a month-over-month basis, after the anticipated seasonal adjustment. Tighter Conditions Year-over-year, the number of new listings entered […]
Mortgage Stress Test Rates Drop for The First Time Since 2016
While the Bank of Canada’s mortgage rates in the OSFI Stress Test has proved to live up to its name since implemented back in January 2018. Last Friday, however, the banks finally decided to lower their mortgage rates for the first time in almost 3 years. The central bank’s five-year benchmark qualifying rate has dropped […]
Lit Espresso Bar in Leaside
Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, interested in trying something new or just looking for a great cup to start off your day, Lit Espresso Bar in Leaside has got you covered. Lit Espresso Bar is a family-owned business, The Angellotti’s opened their new location on Bayview in Leaside a few years ago, formerly known as […]
A COMPETITIVE JUNE: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board’s new President, Michael Collins, revealed a 10.4 per cent increase in June 2019 sales statistics compared to that of June 2018 with a total of 8,860 sales through the Greater Toronto Area. The number of new listings remained stationary during the month of June and we witnessed a 5.7 per […]
A FAVOURABLE MAY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board announced that Greater Toronto Area reported 9,989 transactions in May 2019. While this result indicates a substantial increase of 18.9 per cent compared to the 15-year low back in May 2018, we still need to consider that the result is still below the average for May sales over the previous […]